Multiple myeloma - skeletal survey

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

A skeletal survey demonstrates innumerable well circumscribed 'punched out' lytic lesions best seen in the lateral view of the skull. Features are in keeping with multiple myeloma. 

Selected CT of the lumbar spine demonstrated numerous sharply demarcated lytic lesions. 

Case Discussion

Extensive deposits in a patient with known multiple myeloma.

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